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Bronny James Locking Cooper Flagg Goes Viral; 3-Pointer Over Mavs Rookie Shows Lakers Guard Potential

Las Vegas Summer League action kicked off on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks. With the game featuring a showdown between Lakers sophomore Bronny James and Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg, the Mavericks eventually emerged victorious after an 87-85 bout.

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LeBron to Luka: Inside the most delicate superstar transition in NBA history

For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 11

Knicks Can Still Trade For LeBron James

The New York Knicks are still looking for ways to improve their team after hiring Mike Brown as the head coach for the organization. The Knicks waited until right before training camp to make a massive trade for Karl-Anthony Towns, so there's reason to believe it could happen again with a big name.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 11

Stephen Curry Takes A Hilarious Shot At Charles Barkley And Admits 'Rookie Hazing' LeBron James In Golf

Stephen Curry seems to have found the perfect side quest for this offseason: convince LeBron James to play and promote golf. Curry is competing in the 36th Annual American Century Championship during the offseason.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 10

LeBron James Feels Lakers ‘Are More In A Futuristic Mindset’

LeBron James feels that the Los Angeles Lakers “are more in a futuristic mindset,” according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. “He feels clearly that the Lakers are more in a futuristic mindset,” Charania said on Sirius XM NBA Radio.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Bronny James Welcomes Cooper Flagg to NBA With Multiple Jumpers in His Face

After being taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks, Cooper Flagg officially made his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 10

Kevin Durant Makes Viral Claim on Michael Jordan, LeBron James

Kevin Durant has been in the news lately for a variety of reasons, the notable being his trade from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets. The star is now continuing his career with his fifth team, becoming the forefront of a potential championship contender next season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Shams Charania confirms LeBron James and Lakers at ‘mindset’ impasse

What’s an offseason in the NBA without some drama from the Los Angeles Lakers? Rumors are swirling that LeBron James is not happy with the front office.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

LeBron James’ golf swing mocked by Stephen Curry, followed by a message

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, fresh off his 22nd NBA season, has found himself at the center of a different kind of spotlight, the golf course.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 10

LeBron James Hasn't Reached Out to Deandre Ayton, But Luka Doncic Has

The signing of Deandre Ayton has given the Los Angeles Lakers a credible center option for the first time since Anthony Davis was dealt to Dallas. With

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 10

NBA Exec Finds It ‘Very Strange’ Lakers Haven’t Announced LeBron James Picking Up 2025-26 Player Option

NBA legend LeBron James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52.6 million. However, the Lakers haven’t announced the

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 10

NBA Trade Idea Sends LeBron James From Lakers To Spurs

A new NBA trade idea, involving the Los Angeles Lakers trading LeBron James to the San Antonio Spurs, has been proposed. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

Phoenix Suns’ nine-word message to James Jones after major career move

The Phoenix Suns marked the end of an era this week by sharing a simple nine-word message to James Jones, who is moving on after a significant run as the franchise’s general manager.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 9

Brian Windhorst Suggests LeBron James Could Be Teasing Cavaliers and Fans

It might not be obvious watching him fly to the rim for a thunderous tomahawk slam, but LeBron James is the quintessential veteran in the NBA. Going into his 22nd season, he's the most tenured player left in the league, with one additional year of experience on Chris Paul, who's entering his 21st campaign at 40 years old.

LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / July 9

NBA News: Cavaliers ‘Can’t Feasibly Trade’ For Lakers’ LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will make $52.6 million next season. If the NBA legend requests a trade from the Lakers, there are very few teams

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 9

The injury that changed everything: Kevin Durant gets candid on LeBron's podcast

During a recent sit-down conversation, NBA superstar Kevin Durant Durant discussed his 2019 Achilles injury and how it impacted his play style going forward.

New intel reveals long Jeanie Buss will remain in charge of Lakers

Three reported front-runners are emerging for Damian Lillard

Making the Hall of Fame case for NBA veteran ahead of his historic season

Mavs hiring ex-Jason Kidd teammate

Knicks' plan to hire new top assistant has fallen through

LeBron James News / Yardbarker / July 7